Serving 553 students in grades 9-12, Sardis High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sardis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sardis High School's student population of 553 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
553 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sardis High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sardis High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1023 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
10%
Black
1%
32%
White
84%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sardis High School's ranking?
Sardis High School is ranked #1023 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sardis High School?
The graduation rate of Sardis High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sardis High School?
553 students attend Sardis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sardis High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sardis High School?
Sardis High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Sardis High School offer ?
Sardis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sardis High School part of?
Sardis High School is part of Etowah County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/17/2011
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